Author: Doug Thomson
Hull FC-bound Connor Bailey keen to take Wembley chance with York Knights
CONNOR BAILEY might have Super League back on his schedule – but he still has plenty of business to complete in his second campaign with…
Why Bradford Bulls are trying to ‘slow down’ Mitch Souter
BRADFORD BULLS are putting the brakes on Mitch Souter as coach Brian Noble tries to keep up the pace with Toulouse at the top end…
French flyer out to take ‘amazing opportunity’ with Oldham
OLDHAM winger Mathieu Pons says he’s ready to take an “amazing opportunity” – and poach further tries – during his stay. The 23-year-old French flyer…
Featherstone Rovers keen to use 1895 Cup final to strengthen community bonds
THERE’S never a bad time to get to Wembley. But chief executive Martin Vickers feels Featherstone Rovers’ return there for what will be a repeat…
Allan Coleman delighted to keep hometown hero at Widnes Vikings
WIDNES VIKINGS coach Allan Coleman says hometown hero Matty Fozard is at the heart of his plans to take the club forward. The experienced Widnes-born…
Shay getting new pitch – but Huddersfield Giants’ move could be delayed
HALIFAX PANTHERS are set to play on a new £800,000 hybrid pitch at The Shay later this season. Work on a replacement for a previously-problematic…
Kevin Sinfield reveals new locations for latest ultra marathon challenge
KEVIN SINFIELD will take on another seven in seven fundraising running challenge in honour of Rob Burrow in December. But this year’s will take in…
Batley Bulldogs boss welcomes key returnees
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Mark Moxon says having captain James Brown and Dane Manning back on the pitch will significantly beef up his pack. While Lucas…
Obituary: Jackie Edwards – Warrington’s silky half lost to the game too soon
JACKIE EDWARDS (August 12, 1939 – May 17, 2025) WARRINGTON are mourning Jackie Edwards, the silky scrum-half who was poached from under the noses of…
Outgoing Hunslet commercial guru praised
HUNSLET have hailed the work of Sam Wood in helping them put down even stronger roots at the South Leeds Stadium. The 48-year-old has stepped…
